Once a race through the streets of downtown, this year's IndyCar race will wind through Reliant Park.

Once a race through the streets of downtown, this year's IndyCar...

Mention "the split" to any longtime fans of U.S. open-wheel racing and they likely will be able to reel off a list about as long as the front straightaway at Indy of losers from the battle for control of the sport.

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